Meet Other Carers
Find out the types of event we run where you can meet other unpaid carers, including Hubs and our Engagement meetings.
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Carer Support Hubs
Carer Support Hubs are local support groups for carers. They are a great way to get advice and support, make friends and find out what’s going on in your local area.
There are Carer Support Hubs in 18 different parts of Hertfordshire, so you’ll be able to find a Hub close to you.
The Hubs are run by volunteers and carers, and usually meet once a month. The meetings involve a programme of speakers, activities and time to talk with other carers. You can find out what is planned for upcoming meetings further down this page.
Find out more about how the Hubs can help you in this video.
You can also find details of our upcoming Hubs and book to attend a meeting on our events page.
Other Groups for Carers
Carers’ Camera Club
Meet fellow photography enthusiasts, relax and have some fun at The Carers’ Camera Club! The group meets once a month to share their photography and offer constructive feedback. They also host trips to socialise and shoot together.
Find out more about the Camera Club on our Carers’ Camera Club page.
Men’s Carers’ Group
Socialise with fellow male carers at our Men’s Carers’ Group. They meet online on the third Tuesday of every month, 10.30am – 11.30am.
To sign up for this group, simply book a space on a session on our events page.
Evening Carers’ Group
If your caring commitments mean you can’t join a group in the day, our Evening Group is perfect for you! It runs online on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm – 8pm.
To sign up for this group, simply book a space on a session on our events page.
Morning Carers’ Group
If you prefer to meet online during the day, join our Morning Carers’ Group! It runs on Zoom on the second Friday of every month, 10.30am – 11.30am.
To sign up for this group, simply book a space on a session on our events page.
Carers’ Reading Group
If you enjoy reading or group discussions this group may be just for you. It takes place online, on Zoom, the second Thursday of each month, 10.30am – 11.30am. The book for March 2026 is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid and for April it is Helen Dunmore’s A Spell of Winter. For May 2026 the book is Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and for June 2026 it is Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto.
If you want to book a place at any meeting please do so via the listing for the session on our Events page or call us.
Support for bereaved carers
We run two group sessions monthly for carers whose caring role has ended. One group meets in Ware on the second Tuesday of every month from 10am – 12pm noon. The other meets in Watford on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 1pm – 3pm.
For more information about these sessions please call us on 01992 58 69 69 or email contact@carersinherts.org.uk.
You can find out more about the bereavement support we offer on our Bereavement & Emotional Support page.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 10th March 2026, 11.15am to 12.45pm: Our Berkhamsted Carers Support Hub meets at The Vyne Theatre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1EH. A representative from Community Catalysts, a social enterprise that helps set up small local businesses that provide home care or support for older people and people with learning disabilities, will give a talk about care options.
Wednesday 11th March 2026, 10am to 11.45am: Our Hemel Hempstead Carers Support Hub meets at the South Hill Centre, Cemetery Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1JF. One of our Advisors will give a talk about caring from a distance.
Wednesday 11th March 2026, 7pm to 8pm: Our online Evening Carers’ Group meets. Talk about choosing care – home care, residential or supported living.
Thursday 12th March 2026, 1pm to 2.30pm: Our South Oxhey Carers Support Hub meets at Oxhey Library, Bridlington Road, South Oxhey, Herts, WD19 7AG. There will be a card making activity.
Monday 16th March 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Chorleywood & Rickmansworth Carers Support Hub meets at Christ Church, The Common, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Herts, WD3 5SG. There will be a talk about the SPECAL method, to support people with dementia.
Tuesday 17th March 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am: Our Online Men’s Carers’ Group A legal expert from Setford Solicitors will give a talk about financial trusts.
Tuesday 17th March 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our St Albans Carers Support Hub at St Paul’s Church in Blandford Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4JP. Laureen Hemming, a specialist Grief Counsellor will talk about how counselling may help during times of grief. A speaker from Co-op Legal services will then discuss estate planning, including inheritance tax, and lasting powers of attorney information.
Wednesday 18th March 2026, 12pm noon to 2pm: Our Welwyn Garden City Carers Support Hub meets at the United Reformed Church Hall, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6PS. A representative of Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust will talk about creating space for nature. It focuses on how ways to help wildlife in gardens and community spaces.
Wednesday 25th March 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Potters Bar Carers Support Hub meets at King Charles the Martyr Church, 368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3AS. A representative from Co-op legal services will give a talk on estate planning, including inheritance tax, sideways disinheritance and lasting powers of attorney.
Thursday 26th March 2026, 10am to 12pm noon: Our Stevenage Carers Support Hub meets at the Oval Community Centre (The Coffee Bar), Vardon Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 5RD. A speaker from Garden House Hospice in Letchworth, will be giving a talk on their services.
There are no speakers at the March Hub meetings of the Letchworth, Harpenden, Ware, Buntingford and Hoddesdon Hubs, so more time for conversations over a cuppa.
Have Your Say
Engagement Meetings
Engagement Meetings are your chance to meet other carers and the Carers in Hertfordshire team, and share your views about services for carers and for the people you support. You’ll also learn about what’s on offer for carers in Hertfordshire.
To find out more, click visit our Have Your Say page or get in touch. Book a space at an Engagement Meeting through on our events page.
Stronger Voice Training Sessions
In our Stronger Voice training sessions, you build presentation skills. Alongside other carers, you’ll learn to confidently present your views on service for carers at public meetings and events.
Keep an eye on our events page for training dates.
Free Courses, Workshops and Events for Carers
Our Carers Development and Learning Service organises free workshops, courses and events, for unpaid family and friend carers. Some activities and sessions take place online and others in person at venues around Hertfordshire.
We offer a variety of courses and workshops – some that aim to provide information or skills to support you in your caring role and others that offer a break from caring. Some sessions enable you to try something new or pursue an interest such as cooking, crafts, photography and writing. Others are focused on health and wellbeing such as mindfulness, skiing or gentle exercise such as chair yoga and Tai Chi.
We regularly update our events page with details of courses and workshops, so please check it out. You can book a place on our courses, workshops or activities online on our Events Page via the event listing or call or email us.
